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Powered pedestrian apparatus

a pedestrian apparatus and power technology, applied in the field of apparatus, can solve the problems of limited maneuverability once items are carried, no prior art covers all, and the kind of work surface, and achieve the effect of increasing maneuverability and decreasing the turning radius

Active Publication Date: 2021-04-13
BAER WILLIAM
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Benefits of technology

Enables individuals with limited mobility to travel long distances, navigate tight spaces, and perform tasks in offices and warehouses safely and efficiently, reducing the risk of accidents and improving user comfort by providing a versatile, cost-effective solution that accommodates both seated and standing positions.

Problems solved by technology

Warehouses often have bicycles or pullman tugs but their limited maneuverability once items are carried are an issue and they do not have any kind of work surface to work upon.
And no prior art encompasses all of these attributes for those with ambulatory attributes with attributes accompanying those who have limited or no ambulatory abilities in one apparatus.

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[0037]This invention as disclosed in the drawings has the principle use for transporting people, whether they are unable to walk due to temporary or permanent injury, medical issues, such as paralysis, arthritis or neuropathy.

[0038]The apparatus 100 is shown in FIG. 1, where the apparatus is defined by two vertical panels 1,2 on the right and left side of the apparatus respectively, with the upper stiffening members 21 and 22 holding panels in place. FIG. 18 details their location in the apparatus. Stiffening members are constructed in a manner where a cylindrical hollow tube 23 whose cross-section and wall thickness are sufficient to prevent torsional movement between said panels. In this case, the cross-sections are circular but there are no limiting factors to prevent square or hexagonal tubing to be use or any other hollow member that will accomplish the similar task of restricting torsional movement between the panels. It is noted in FIG. 19 that a female conically related adap...

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Abstract

A powered pedestrian apparatus is provided having two vertical panels, two rotatably connected articulating arms capable of rotating about a center point, a vertical lifting device located within said panels attached to said arms, and a foot platform wherein one or more of an electric motor, front tires and caster wheels enable movement of the powered pedestrian apparatus.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO PENDING APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims benefit of prior filed provisional application No. 62 / 509,781 entitled “Powered Universal Walker” filed on May 23, 2017 in the name of William Baer of Simi Valley, Calif., said provisional application being hereby incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]This invention relates to the field of apparatus which are designed to aid operators in movement and carrying and retrieval of items for those who require mechanical aids to aid in walking or riding, where the rider is supported in either a seated or standing position. The apparatus is designed for the long term or temporary handicapped person having difficulty walking or working, including those with long term arthritis or neuropathy condition where they present problems limiting their ability to work and stand any periods of time. It is also designed for large warehouse operations where employees need to travel long dista...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A61G5/04A61G5/10A61G5/06
CPCA61G5/04A61G5/042A61G5/1056A61G5/1059A61G5/06A61G5/1078A61G5/1081
Inventor BAER, WILLIAM
Owner BAER WILLIAM
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